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NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Control Panel | Posted on: 31/12/2009 @ 18:00

I have always been impressed with the ingenuity and elegance behind NZXT products, and the Sentry 2 fan control panel does not disappoint. With such a simple design, and an equally simple user interface, the Sentry 2 can add much needed functionality to just about any PC, while also giving it a more futuristic feel.

Cooler Master Storm Sentinel Advance Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 31/12/2009 @ 13:20

Cooler Master's latest gaming mouse is dubbed the Sentinel Advance. Advanced it is with its 5600 DPI double laser sensor and complex lighting system. Besides high performance, this mouse feature eight buttons and a driver suite that has just about any tweakable aspect known to man.

Cooler Master Storm Series Sniper Black Edition Gaming Case Review | Posted on: 29/12/2009 @ 6:50

Zalman CNPS10X Extreme CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 24/12/2009 @ 18:17

The Zalman CNPS10X Extreme cpu cooler is the best built processor cooler I have had on my test bench to date. With top notch materials, build quality, feature set coupled with excellent performance, this great looking cooler should be on any buyer\'s short list. There really isn\'t more you could add onto a processor cooler without ruining the overall package.

Evercool HPH-9525EA CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 23/12/2009 @ 19:00

This time we tested Evercool HPH-9525EA, a CPU cooler with a horizontal heatsink, blue LED 95-mm fan and three heatpipes. Check it out!

Titan Fenrir TTC-NK85TZ CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 23/12/2009 @ 7:59

Today\'s review of the Fenrir cooler will test to see whether this is a good, great, or excellent cooler both aesthetically and through benchmarking on a Intel I7 965 Extreme Edition processor pushed to full load. The Fenrir cooler is a little more flashy than most of the competition, but at around US$50, is this more form than function, or will it pull through to be a cooler we at Tweaknews will ...

BudgetGadgets Review: USB Cooling Cooler 2 Fan Pad | Posted on: 19/12/2009 @ 15:50

It's Christmas time, and budgets are tight. Enter budgetgadgets.com - A site full of gadgets for those on a budget! In this review, we look at a laptop cooler to find out if budget pricing equals budget cooling.

Evercool HPK-10025EA CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 17/12/2009 @ 18:00

This time we tested Evercool HPK-10025EA, a CPU cooler with an horizontal heatsink, 100-mm fan and four heatpipes. Check it out!

Zalman CNPS10X Quiet CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 17/12/2009 @ 7:56

The Zalman CNPS10X Quiet cpu cooler can be summed up to be a quiet winner. Although the installation was a little daunting, the performance after the fact made this cooler worth the effort and frustration. It beat everything with ease and could even be used for mild overclocking if temperatures are monitored and the speeds adjusted for the fan\'s capacity.

Xigmatek Dragoon and Cuirassier Memory Heat Spreaders | Posted on: 14/12/2009 @ 20:55

Memory cooling is one of those things that most people leave untouched. There may be several reasons for this: the foremost being that the stock heat spreaders on most memory modules will be sufficient for most user’s needs. But occasionally, there will of course be users who need to push their memory to the limit – particularly overclockers and gaming enthusiasts. These users will ...

Review: CoolerMaster CM Storm Sentinel Advance | Posted on: 14/12/2009 @ 16:10

CM Storm is Coolermaster's new gaming-focused off-shoot bringing us new peripherals such as this, the Sentinel Advance gaming mouse. Aimed squarely at the gamer or, more precisely, at the sort of person that will justify spending £50+ on a mouse or keyboard. But how does it stand up against the wealth of experienced gaming gear that's on the market already? Very, very well indeed actually. ...

Review: CoolerMaster CM Storm Sentinel Advance | Posted on: 14/12/2009 @ 11:30

CM Storm is Coolermaster's new gaming-focused off-shoot bringing us new peripherals such as this, the Sentinel Advance gaming mouse. Aimed squarely at the gamer or, more precisely, at the sort of person that will justify spending £50+ on a mouse or keyboard. But how does it stand up against the wealth of experienced gaming gear that's on the market already? Very, very well indeed actually. ...

Akasa X4 Cooler Review | Posted on: 13/12/2009 @ 13:30

The Akasa X4 is a budget HSF that could be next of kin to Arctic Cooling Freezer 7. It sports a nifty version of the push-pin mounting mechanism used by the Intel reference cooler and also supports AMD sockets AM2 and AM3. We see how the sub-£20 X4 performs in overclocked systems.

Spire TherMax Pro CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 13/12/2009 @ 1:40

The universally compatible TherMax Pro is the latest Direct-Touch Heat-pipe (DTHP) innovation by Spire. It is designed with three 8mm copper U shaped heat-pipes enclosed by forty-five aluminum stacked Micro-fins. Its cooling capacity ranges all the way from low end Micro-processors up to today's hottest 130W quad-core processors.

Cooler Master NotePal U1 and U2 @ InsideHW | Posted on: 11/12/2009 @ 22:37

Large and diverse notebook cooler line-up secured Cooler Master’s position on market, but at the same time they didn’t allowed themselves to live on their reputation. New notebook coolers are coming in regular intervals and this time we are presenting two products: NotePal U1 and NotePal U2. Both notebook coolers are almost the same with only real difference being their size. ...

Nexus LOW-7000 R2 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 11/12/2009 @ 18:20

We tested LOW-7000 R2, a low profile CPU cooler from Nexus with four heatpipes and a 120-mm fan. Check it out!

Antec Notebook Cooler 200 | Posted on: 11/12/2009 @ 16:49

Technology moves fast, and this is especially so with computer hardware. We have seen the super fast processors, memory and graphics move from desktop to notebook in a short space of time and this has meant that cooling manufacturers have had to develop new innovations to counter the excessive heat that these notebooks produce. It’s quite simple; components inside a notebook are very ...

Titan Fenrir CPU Cooler Xmas Edition Review | Posted on: 11/12/2009 @ 8:10

Could turkey, fir trees and rubbish telly be joined by overclocking this Christmas? That's certainly what Titan is hoping for with it's updated xmas edition of the superb Fenrir CPU cooler, rebadged for the festive season. Seriously.

Thermaltake Contac 29 CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 10/12/2009 @ 17:54

All in all the Thermaltake Contac 29 CPU Cooler can hold its own and the proof is there. When a sub $40 cooler can keep a blistering 140w AMD Phenom II X4 965 overclocked to 3.6GHz with 1.4v under 60 degrees Celsius, you know you have value!

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme | Posted on: 10/12/2009 @ 17:28

Companies are now becoming wise to the fact that revising an existing product is often an all together better choice than starting from scratch to try and create something intrinsically different. In this instance, Tuniq, a subsidiary of Sunbeamtech, have attempted to improve upon the Tower 120 design. Now christened the Tower 120 Extreme, this CPU cooler has been beefed up a little to make it ...

Nesteq Silent Freezer 1200 Cooler Review | Posted on: 09/12/2009 @ 11:50

At first glance the NesteQ Silent Freezer 1200 appears to have all of the hallmarks of a great CPU cooler. Massive heatpipes are routed straight through the base-plate and it's bigger than a cave troll. We find out if this HSF performs as good at looks.

Noctua NH-D14 | Posted on: 09/12/2009 @ 6:13

The Noctua NH-D14 is an absolute behemoth CPU cooler in just about every facet, particularly in terms of sheer size; it is the largest air cooler we\'ve ever tested. But the question remains: Can this translate into top cooling performance? Let\'s see if it can take the performance crown against some very tough competition.

Cooler Master NotePal X2 Laptop Cooler R9-NBC-4WAK-GP | Posted on: 08/12/2009 @ 5:49

Learning from the past has allowed Cooler Master to improve upon an already successful design. The NotePal X2 is a next generation cooler modeled after the NotePal X1. Like the X1 this new model (R9-NBC-4WAK-GP) uses a unique body shape and a large central fan as the heart of its design. In addition to looking stylish the \'X\' shape of the cooler actually contributes to cooling performance. In ...

Cooler Master Gladiator 600 Case | Posted on: 08/12/2009 @ 2:00

The latest Cooler Master case to show up at the lab is the Gladiator 600. At first glance it appears to be a redesign of their popular Centurion line, as the Gladiator borrows many of the features that made the Centurion series a great design and value for the consumer. Let's see if that trend continues with the latest addition to Cooler Master's line of mid-tower cases.

Cooler Master HAF 922 Mid-Tower Case | Posted on: 07/12/2009 @ 21:30

This is the kind of case designed for someone who wants to build a computer fast, make changes without hassle, and even kick it around a little. The HAF can take it. But it's not for someone looking to show off anything but the games the machine inside it plays.

Thermaltake ISGC-400 CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 07/12/2009 @ 17:48

Available at many retailers for around $45-50 US, the ISGC-400 is not cheap, and one can easily find a cooler that performs as good or better, is easier to install and takes up less room for less money. Consequently, while the ISGC-400 may find a niche in the market due to its size and configuration, it\'s difficult to give it a blanket recommendation.

CoolIT Domino i5 Testing | Posted on: 04/12/2009 @ 18:40

Back in July this year we tested the CoolIT watercooling kit using a heavily overclocked AMD 7750+ BE. It’s performance really surprised us with it absolutely caning the other coolers in question. However, processors have quickly moved on since July and we’ve got the likes of the Intel Core i7 and recent i5 dominating the market. For this reason, we thought some i5 testing using our ...

Cooler Master Hyper N620 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 04/12/2009 @ 2:00

We tested Cooler Master Hyper N620 CPU cooler, with tower design, six heatpipes and two fans. Let's check its details and performance.

Xigmatek Thor\'s Hammer CPU Cooler/Heatsink Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 04/12/2009 @ 1:17

Xigmatek\'s Thor\'s Hammer is a formidable weapon in the battle against processor heat. It performed on par with the very best coolers in the comparison using a couple of inexpensive and quiet fans. The Hammer is a big cooler, particularly with two 120mm fans hanging off of it, but it delivers big performance commensurate with its bulk.

Xigmatek Bifrost VD1065 HDT VGA Cooler | Posted on: 04/12/2009 @ 1:10

Too much attention is paid to the CPU when we discuss aftermarket coolers, maybe because removing the VGA cooler can void the warranty on some graphics cards, or maybe because we take for granted the cooler placed on video cards by the vendor. Unfortunately the truth is that most stock VGA coolers don\'t perform very well. So now we need a solution - The Xigmatek BiFrost VD1065 - Xigmatek\'s ...

Cooler Master HAF 922 | Posted on: 03/12/2009 @ 19:00

This is the kind of case designed for someone who wants to build a computer fast, make changes without hassle, and even kick it around a little. The HAF can take it. But it's not for someone looking to show off anything but the games the machine inside it plays.

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme Review | Posted on: 03/12/2009 @ 10:00

The Tuniq Tower 120 was an HSF of formidable proportions and formidable cooling. With a fan slotted in the midst of its vast heatsink, few coolers that copied the design had much success. We find out if the Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme, can successfully emulate its predecessor.

Xigmatek Balder SD1283 | Posted on: 02/12/2009 @ 6:05

The Xigmatek Balder SD1283 is an HDT tower that features stunning aesthetics with polished finishes, along with a great price. It is also Socket LGA1156-capable for your new Core i5/i7, as well as LGA1366, and AMD AM2/AM3 compatible. That is a very attractive combination for consumers, so let\'s take a closer look at the Xigmatek Balder and see how well it performs during testing.

NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller | Posted on: 01/12/2009 @ 9:27

The Sentry 2 is NZXT’s latest addition to their Sentry fan controller series. Unlike the Sentry 1, the Sentry 2 features a colourful touch screen interface in order to make the fan controlling experience much more intuitive. Furthermore, the colourful interface of the screen will certainly add a hint of modern looks to any computer system. Asides from the touch screen interface, the Sentry ...

Enermax Twister Series Fan Roundup | Posted on: 01/12/2009 @ 9:24

Enermax are a legendary manufacturer of some of the best high end power supplies on the market. Their Galaxy series in particular were truly high end units that were the definition of ultimate performance. Since this success they have chosen to branch out with an equally successful \'Air Cooling by Enermax\' brand. Following on from this they have kindly sent us a selection of their 120mm fans ...

Thermaltake Massive23 CS Laptop Cooler CLN0008 Review | Posted on: 01/12/2009 @ 6:24

Given the performance and efficiency of large fan coolers we should anticipate seeing more products adopt this design. One such product is the Thermaltake Massive23 CS gaming laptop cooler (manufacturer model CLN0008). The Massive23 CS builds around one large central fan to provide all cooling needs. But good cooling requires more than just a big fan. Benchmark Reviews has tested similar products ...